2 h. ago Plan to Reflect Sunlight to Power Solar Panels at Night Upsets Astronomers

Reflect Orbital aims to launch its first of a planned 4,000 satellites into orbit next year. Scientists worry that it would be “ruinous” for research.

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2 h. ago The many deceptions of the Liberals’ gun ‘buyback’: Full Comment podcast

The public safety minister admitted his government’s sweeping plan to confiscate thousands of previously legal gun models with a “buyback” is badly flawed. But as Ian Runkle, a lawyer specializing in firearms law, tells Brian Lilley, it’s far more troubling than that. Ottawa plans to recreate a form of the hated gun registry that it […]

Events

2 h. ago Canucks Schedule: Why there’s hope for overtime success on path to playoff return

Overtime strategy is about possession. It's winning the opening faceoff, controlling tempo and ensuring scoring chances are high percentage

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2 h. ago How B.C.'s property tax system delivers big benefits to multimillionaires, and why some say it needs to change

Anyone in B.C. who pays provincial income tax or sales taxes — including lower-income renters — helps cover the costs of this subsidy, which benefits some high-income homeowners in mansions, UBC professor says

Economics

2 h. ago From the marbled library to lawn bowling: The hidden side of the B.C. legislature

From the marbled library to lawn bowling, the B.C. legislature has a lighter side that often gets lost in the noise of political drama.

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3 h. ago Precipitate Gold to Present at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference October 7th at 1:30pm Eastern Standard Time

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precipitate Gold Corp. (the “Company” or “Precipitate”) (TSXV: PRG, OTCQB: PREIF) is pleased to announce that the Company’s CEO, Jeffrey Wilson will present live at the Metals & Mining Virtual Investor Conference hosted by www.VirtualInvestorConferences.com, on October 7th, 2025 at 1:30pm Eastern Standard Time (10:30am Pacific […]

Culture

4 h. ago Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families

WASHINGTON (AP) — A food aid program that helps more than 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money within two weeks unless the government shutdown ends, forcing states to use their own money to keep it afloat or risk it shutting down, experts say. The $8 billion Special Supplemental […]

Politics

4 h. ago Germany Earmarks €6 Billion to Help Clean Up Heavy Industries

Germany earmarked €6 billion ($7 billion) for next year to help reduce carbon emissions of its heavy industries, ending uncertainty over subsidies that are meant to help companies shift to cleaner technologies.

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6 h. ago Les professionnels de la STM lancent une campagne d’affichage pour défendre leur expertise

L’organisation dénonce la volonté de la STM de recourir à plus de sous-traitance.

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7 h. ago Toyota Industries $31 Billion Buyout Plan Faces Antitrust Delays

Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda’s proposal to buy out Toyota Industries Corp. for ¥4.7 trillion ($31.3 billion) has been delayed because the approval process under antitrust laws in various countries is taking longer than anticipated.

Economics

14 h. ago Japan’s Incoming Leader to Put Nuclear at Center of Energy Plan

The woman expected to be Japan’s next prime minister is set to keep nuclear power at the core of the nation’s energy strategy, while reducing emphasis on readily available renewables like solar.

Politics

14 h. ago Japan’s New Leader to Make Nuclear Center of Energy Strategy

The woman expected to be Japan’s next prime minister is set to keep nuclear power at the core of the nation’s energy strategy, while reducing emphasis on readily available renewables like solar.

Politics

14 h. ago Whitecaps 4, Earthquakes 1: Sebastian Berhalter brace powers Vancouver to victory

Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Muller also scored for the 'Caps (17-6-9), who extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games (6-0-4) across all competitions.

Culture

14 h. ago North Vancouver road rage incident sends driver to hospital in critical condition

'We are continuing to assess the condition of the victim, which may impact the nature of the charges as the investigation progresses' — North Vancouver RCMP

Transport

16 h. ago China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance

China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.

Economics

17 h. ago Canucks: How Arshdeep Bains remained on the roster radar for opening night

'I've taken a step in my compete and more eager and willing to be effective. I'm getting some confidence and it's showing.' — Surrey native Arshdeep Bains

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24 h. ago The Bookless Club: Is soup a meal at your house and what goes into the pot?

All it takes is for that first spell of wet weather — heaven knows, we’re there already — to see me haul out the soup pot.

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24 h. ago Brian Minter: Planting spring bulbs? Try putting some in your lawn

Areas of your yard planted with ground covers are also excellent spots for bulbs

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26 h. ago Western Canada Marine Response Corporation exercised off Vancouver Island last month

VICTORIA — Engineer Jashan Bains is the first to spot a black dorsal fin cutting through the water. “Whale, one o’clock,” he says. It’s a September morning on board the Hecate Sentinel, a 20-metre long skimming vessel, one of eight ships the Western Canada Marine Response Corp. maintains in Sidney, B.C., and one of eight […]

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26 h. ago The only ballot question in Edmonton and Calgary: ‘Social disorder’

Alberta's big cities are choosing a mayor, and business leaders overwhelmingly say there is one clear priority - clean up the streets

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